Law Department Services Accomplishments

General Counsel Function

Responsible for legal affairs of the company now known as Diamond Cluster International, a high-growth, high-tech, public management consulting company, reporting to the President. Represented company in matters of securities, risk management, corporate governance, contracts, human resources, client relationships, trademarks, and copyright. Managed legal budget and outside counsel.

Brought Legal Work Inside and Reduced Legal Fees by 67%

As first inside counsel for public company, analyzed outside counsel fee structure and services and determined correct inside counsel/outside counsel services mix. Brought work inside to minimize cost, while maintaining effectiveness of legal representation.

General Counsel for Business Units

Responsible for worldwide legal affairs of two units of Wilson Sporting Goods Co. Advised as to legal risk, opportunities and compliance. Directed and advised on: litigation, patents, trademarks, and proprietary rights policy, alliances, licenses and acquisitions, sales and marketing programs, personnel and labor, real estate use, antitrust and distribution, and environmental issues. Retained and supervised counsel worldwide and represent international subsidiaries.

Benchmarking

Compared overall legal systems of company to competitors and to companies outside the industry. Benchmarked procedures to improve risk profile.

Risk Management System

Advised on overall business risk management systems of company. Reviewed field negotiating practices to reduce types of risks accepted and strengthened decision-making process. Further minimized risk by placement of appropriate insurance coverage.

Legal Fees Reduced and Accountability Improved

Reduced outside legal expenses of two business units of Wilson Sporting Goods Co. by 10%. Improved case results by increasing accountability of outside counsel by developing case budgets and actively supervising case matters worldwide.